Client Maximus

First seen
2018-06-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat, backdoor
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:46:53

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector healthcare-and-pharmaceutical technology-and-telecommunications

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:ca

Context

Client Maximus is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) used for cyber-espionage targeting sensitive sectors such as government, healthcare, and technology. It is known for its capabilities to exfiltrate data and provide unauthorized remote access to compromised systems.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Client Maximus (report)
  • securityintelligence.com — Client Maximus New Remote Overlay Malware Highlights Rising Malcode Sophistication In Brazil (report)

External references